Cretan Hawker vs Hooked Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cretan Hawker | Hooked Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boyeria cretensis | Agnetina capitata |
| Order | Odonata | Plecoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Perlidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm body | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Crete, Greece | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Cretan Hawker
A dragonfly endemic to the island of Crete, found only along a few shaded mountain streams. One of Europe's most range-restricted dragonflies. Threatened by water extraction.
Did You Know?
Found nowhere else on Earth except a few mountain streams on the island of Crete.
Hooked Stonefly
A large, patterned stonefly of eastern North American rivers with distinctive hooked anal gills. Nymphs are active nocturnal predators under cobbles.
Did You Know?
Its nymphs are nocturnal, hiding under rocks by day and actively hunting at night.